S.M.'s bookshelf: all en-US Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:56:12 -0700 60 S.M.'s bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Heart and Snow (Texas Highlanders Ice Hockey #2)]]> 18952117 From the bestselling author of OFF HER GAME...Star goalie Cody Baker has the life he's always dreamed of since he was a child. Not only does he get to play hockey in the national league, he managed to marry the perfect woman to support his dream. But now his wife is pregnant, his long-absent father wants to reconnect, and just like that, Cody loses control of the game.Babies are the furthest thing from Josephina Baker's mind. Thanks to failed birth control, Jo's perfect life is in tatters. Bye-bye overseas vacations. So long, wild, sheet-scorching nights after road trips. Adieu lovely evenings out with the girls. Hello, morning sickness, long sleepless nights, and dirty diapers.Spending the holidays with family only strains their already stressed relationship. Their red-hot marriage is as cold as snow lately and only the fire in their hearts can thaw it out.]]> 250 Suzan Butler 1938927109 S.M. 0 my-books, sports-romance 4.00 2013 Heart and Snow (Texas Highlanders Ice Hockey #2)
author: Suzan Butler
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average rating: 4.00
book published: 2013
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<![CDATA[Emerald Blaze (Hidden Legacy, #5)]]> 49002221 Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author, continues her spellbinding series set in the Hidden Legacy world where magic controls everything…except the hearts of those who wield it.

As Prime magic users, Catalina Baylor and her sisters have extraordinary powers—powers their ruthless grandmother would love to control. Catalina can earn her family some protection working as deputy to the Warden of Texas, overseeing breaches of magic law in the state, but that has risks as well. When House Baylor is under attack and monsters haunt her every step, Catalina is forced to rely on handsome, dangerous Alessandro Sagredo, the Prime who crushed her heart.

The nightmare that Alessandro has fought since childhood has come roaring back to life, but now Catalina is under threat. Not even his lifelong quest for revenge will stop him from keeping her safe, even if every battle could be his last. Because Catalina won't rest until she stops the use of the illicit, power-granting serum that's tearing their world apart.]]>
399 Ilona Andrews 0062878379 S.M. 0 2020-books, to-read 4.61 2020 Emerald Blaze (Hidden Legacy, #5)
author: Ilona Andrews
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.61
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Witness Seduction 10988147
DEA Caleb Ford

Marley Kincaid, aka Nurse Hottie

Kincaid's drug-dealing ex, Patrick Grier, is on the run after killing a DEA agent. Grier won't be able to stay away from Kincaid—she's way too tempting�

Day Kincaid's oblivious to the danger. Spends all her time renovating and doing sexy yoga. Damn, she moves her body in tantalizing ways.

Day If I see her curvy silhouette one more time I'm in serious trouble.

Day No sign of Grier, but after a few days of observation, things are getting incredibly…er, hard.

Day I had no choice but to make contact with Kincaid. Now that I've touched her, it's impossible to stop. The investigation is jeopardized. Seduction is imminent…God help me.]]>
224 Elle Kennedy 0373796412 S.M. 4 2012-books, romantic-suspense 3.69 2011 Witness Seduction
author: Elle Kennedy
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.69
book published: 2011
rating: 4
read at: 2012/01/13
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<![CDATA[Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #10)]]> 10993282 shellan, Tohrment has been unrecognizable from the vampire leader he once was. Physically emaciated and heartbroken beyond despair, he has been brought back to the Brotherhood by a self-serving fallen angel. Now, fighting once again with ruthless vengeance, he is unprepared to face a new kind of tragedy.

When Tohr begins to see his beloved in his dreams—trapped in a cold, isolated netherworld far from the peace and tranquillity of the Fade—he turns to the angel in hopes of saving the one he has lost. But because Lassiter tells him he must learn to love another to free his former mate, Tohr knows they are all doomed....

Except then a female with a shadowed history begins to get through to him. Against the backdrop of the raging war with the lessers, and with a new clan of vampires vying for the Blind King’s throne, Tohr struggles between the buried past and a very hot, passion-filled future…but can his heart let go and set all of them free?]]>
572 J.R. Ward 0451235843 S.M. 0 4.32 2012 Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #10)
author: J.R. Ward
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average rating: 4.32
book published: 2012
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<![CDATA[Emerald Fires (Bloodlines Chronicles, #2)]]> 53249874
There's no hiding the sparks between them as they navigate their evolving relationship. Old adversaries become new allies. New enemies are unimaginably powerful, and both of them will learn that nothing burns as hot as someone who has nothing to lose.]]>
400 S.M. Butler S.M. 0 my-books 4.60 Emerald Fires (Bloodlines Chronicles, #2)
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<![CDATA[Good Morning, Good Life: 5 Simple Habits to Master Your Mornings and Upgrade Your Life]]> 49113470 286 Amy Schmittauer Landino 0578610000 S.M. 3 4.06 Good Morning, Good Life: 5 Simple Habits to Master Your Mornings and Upgrade Your Life
author: Amy Schmittauer Landino
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average rating: 4.06
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<![CDATA[The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp, #1; Black Dagger Legacy, #5)]]> 48838076
The location of the ˛µ±ô˛âłľ±đ°ů˛ąâ€™s notorious prison camp was lost after the raids. When a freak accident provides Nyx clues to where her sister may still be doing time, she becomes determined to find the secret subterranean labyrinth. Embarking on a journey under the earth, she learns a terrible truth—and meets a male who changes everything forever.

The Jackal has been in the camp for so long he cannot recall anything of the freedom he once knew. Trapped by circumstances out of his control, he helps Nyx because he cannot help himself. After she discovers what happened to her sister, getting her back out becomes a deadly mission for them both.

United by a passion they can’t deny, they work together on an escape plan for Nyx—even though their destiny is to be forever apart. And as the Black Dagger Brotherhood is called upon for help, and Rhage discovers he has a half-brother who’s falsely imprisoned, a devious warden plots the deaths of them all…even the Brothers.]]>
353 J.R. Ward 1501195069 S.M. 0 to-read 4.31 2020 The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp, #1; Black Dagger Legacy, #5)
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average rating: 4.31
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<![CDATA[Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)]]> 7896527 Meet Celaena Sardothien.

Beautiful. Deadly. Destined for greatness.

In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, Celaena, an assassin, is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is released from prison to serve as the king’s champion.

The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. But something evil dwells in the castle of glass—and it’s there to kill. When her competitors start dying one by one, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival, and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world.]]>
406 Sarah J. Maas S.M. 0 2020-books 4.19 2012 Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
author: Sarah J. Maas
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average rating: 4.19
book published: 2012
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<![CDATA[Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)]]> 17167166 "A line that should never be crossed is about to be breached.

It puts this entire castle in jeopardy—and the life of your friend."

From the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch. Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his Champion. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown. She hides her secret vigilantly; she knows that the man she serves is bent on evil.

Keeping up the deadly charade becomes increasingly difficult when Celaena realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. As she tries to untangle the mysteries buried deep within the glass castle, her closest relationships suffer. It seems no one is above questioning her allegiances—not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a foreign princess with a rebel heart.

Then one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to give up the very thing most precious to her and decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie... and whom she is ultimately willing to fight for.]]>
420 Sarah J. Maas 1619630621 S.M. 0 currently-reading 4.35 2013 Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)
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<![CDATA[House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1)]]> 44778083
Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.

As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion-one that could set them both free, if they'd only let it.

With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom-and the power of love.]]>
803 Sarah J. Maas 1635574048 S.M. 0 2020-books 4.43 2020 House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1)
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average rating: 4.43
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<![CDATA[His Forbidden Desire (Island of Ys, #1)]]> 43365001
Luca has spent the last fifteen years waiting for vengeance. Now the plans are in motion, and there’s no going back. He couldn’t have anticipated Cami, though. She’s an innocent, a reminder of the life that was stolen from him. Something to be protected, not leveraged in this dangerous game.

This year the Wild Hunt has changed. For the first time since its inception, an outsider is named as the White Stag, the prey the rest of them hunt—Cami. She’s on the run and in danger, and Luca will do anything to keep her safe.

The person she needs the most protection from?

Him.]]>
237 Katee Robert S.M. 4 3.77 2019 His Forbidden Desire (Island of Ys, #1)
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average rating: 3.77
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rating: 4
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<![CDATA[The Boyfriend Project (The Boyfriend Project, #1)]]> 52211784 If you love Jasmine Guillory, Abby Jimenez and Talia Hibbert, you'll LOVE Farrah Rochon!

What happens when three women discover , thanks to the live tweeting of a disastrous date, that they've all been duped by the same man? They become friends of course!

Samiah Brooks never thought she would be 'that' girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just revealed the painful truth: she's been catfished by a three-timing jerk of a boyfriend. Suddenly Samiah - along with his two other 'girlfriends', London and Taylor - have gone viral online. Now the three new besties are making a pact to spend the next six months investing in themselves. No men, no dating, and no worrying about their relationship status...

For once Samiah is putting herself first, and that includes finally developing the app she's always dreamed of creating. Which is the exact moment she meets the deliciously sexy, honey-eyed Daniel Collins at work. What are the chances? When it comes to love, there's no such thing as a coincidence. But is Daniel really boyfriend material or is he maybe just a little too good to be true?

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345 Farrah Rochon 1538716623 S.M. 0 to-read 3.55 2020 The Boyfriend Project (The Boyfriend Project, #1)
author: Farrah Rochon
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average rating: 3.55
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<![CDATA[Real Men Knit (Real Men Knit, #1)]]> 51351884
Jesse Strong is known for two things: his devotion to his adoptive mom, Mama Joy, and his reputation for breaking hearts in Harlem. When Mama Joy unexpectedly passes away, he and his brothers have different plans on what to do with Strong Knits, their neighborhood knitting store: Jesse wants to keep the store open; his brothers want to shut it down.

Jesse makes an impassioned plea to Kerry Fuller, his childhood friend who has had a crush on him her entire life, to help him figure out how to run the business. Kerry agrees to help him reinvent the store and show him the knitty-gritty of the business, but the more time they spend together, the more the chemistry builds. Kerry, knowing Jesse’s history, doesn’t believe this relationship will exist longer than one can knit one, purl one. But Jesse is determined to prove to her that he can be the man for her—after all, real men knit.]]>
336 Kwana Jackson 1984806505 S.M. 0 currently-reading 3.21 2020 Real Men Knit (Real Men Knit, #1)
author: Kwana Jackson
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average rating: 3.21
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<![CDATA[The Beast (Wicked Villains, #4)]]> 48760170
Gaeton, with his brash charm and casual cruelty.

Beast, his lust equal to his penchant for violence.

Being with them was sinful and perfect in different ways. In the end, I couldn’t choose, and I lost them both.

Now, my sisters have tasked me with securing our power base, no matter the cost. I will do anything for my family—even if it means agreeing to the terms set by Gaeton and Beast.

The three of us. Together. But only for as long as it takes me to choose one of them once and for all.

When playing games of power, happily ever after isn’t a priority. Not even for me.

EspeciallyĚýnot for me.]]>
284 Katee Robert 1951329910 S.M. 0 to-read 3.76 2020 The Beast (Wicked Villains, #4)
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<![CDATA[A Worthy Opponent (Wicked Villains, #3)]]> 51500614
Now the only thing I believe in is revenge.

Unfortunately for me, there’s only one man willing to help me. Hook. I should have known it wouldn’t be out of the goodness of his heart. He doesn’t have one. No, Hook wants his ring on my finger and me on my knees before him—and he won’t take no for an answer.

I’m willing to pay any price in order to bring Pan down…even if it means I lose my soul in the bargain.]]>
270 Katee Robert 1951329945 S.M. 0 3.84 2020 A Worthy Opponent (Wicked Villains, #3)
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<![CDATA[Learn My Lesson (Wicked Villains, #2)]]> 52641926
A bargain with the devil himself seems a small price to pay in order for Meg to go free� Until I learn that she’s exactly where she wants to be.

She’s Queen to Hades’s King.

And I’m the fool that walked right into their trap.

The same fool who desires them both as much as I hate them. I can’t resist Meg’s touch—or stop from being drawn to Hades’s dark desires. By the time I realize just how deep a game he’s playing, it may be too late�

For all of us.]]>
268 Katee Robert 1532398093 S.M. 0 3.69 2019 Learn My Lesson (Wicked Villains, #2)
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average rating: 3.69
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<![CDATA[Desperate Measures (Wicked Villains, #1)]]> 44323708
One night, and my entire life went up in flames. All because of him. Jafar. As my world burned around me, he offered me a choice: walk away with nothing but my freedom…or rise to his challenge and win my fortune back.

I bargained.
I lost.

Now Jafar owns me, and even as my mind rails against him, my body loves the delicious punishments he deals out. It's almost enough to believe he cares. But a gilded cage is still a prison, and I'll do anything to obtain my freedom.

Even betray the man who captured my heart.

For all tropes, tags, and CWs, please check the author's website.


SPECIAL LUXE COLLECTOR'S EDITION WITH STAINED EDGES, FULL-COLOR CHARACTER ART, AND MORE.
Rich bonus features include:
Stained edges
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Gorgeous additional b&w interior art
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And more!
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230 Katee Robert S.M. 0 3.49 2019 Desperate Measures (Wicked Villains, #1)
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<![CDATA[When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt]]> 37706369
Female rulers are a rare phenomenon--but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. Regularly, repeatedly, and with impunity, queens like Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra controlled the totalitarian state as power-brokers and rulers. But throughout human history, women in positions of power were more often used as political pawns in a male-dominated society. What was so special about ancient Egypt that provided women this kind of access to the highest political office? What was it about these women that allowed them to transcend patriarchal obstacles? What did Egypt gain from its liberal reliance on female leadership, and could today's world learn from its example?

Celebrated Egyptologist Kara Cooney delivers a fascinating tale of female power, exploring the reasons why it has seldom been allowed through the ages, and why we should care.]]>
400 Kara Cooney 1426219776 S.M. 0 currently-reading 3.68 2018 When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt
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average rating: 3.68
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<![CDATA[Amethyst Dreams (Bloodlines Chronicles, #1)]]> 53249818 426 S.M. Butler 1938927311 S.M. 0 my-books 4.50 Amethyst Dreams (Bloodlines Chronicles, #1)
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<![CDATA[Year One (Chronicles of the One, #1)]]> 34311458
The sickness came on suddenly, and spread quickly. The fear spread even faster. Within weeks, everything people counted on began to fail them. The electrical grid sputtered; law and government collapsed—and more than half of the world’s population was decimated.

And as the power of science and technology receded, magic rose up in its place. Some of it is good, like the witchcraft worked by Lana Bingham, practicing in the loft apartment she shares with her lover, Max. Some of it is unimaginably evil, and it can lurk anywhere, around a corner, in fetid tunnels beneath the river—or in the ones you know and love the most. As word spreads that neither the immune nor the gifted are safe from the authorities who patrol the ravaged streets, Lana and Max make their way out of a wrecked New York City. At the same time, other travelers are heading west too, into a new frontier.

In a world of survivors where every stranger encountered could be either a savage or a savior, none of them knows exactly where they are heading, or why. But a purpose awaits them that will shape their lives and the lives of all those who remain.

The end has come. The beginning comes next.]]>
419 Nora Roberts 1250122988 S.M. 0 to-read 4.31 2017 Year One (Chronicles of the One, #1)
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Brooklynaire (Brooklyn, #1) 35053870
For seven years Rebecca has brightened my office with her wit and her smile. She manages both my hockey team and my sanity. I don’t know when I started waking in the night, craving her. All I know is that one whiff of her perfume ruins my concentration. And her laugh makes me hard.

When Rebecca gets hurt, I step in to help. It’s what friends do. But what friends don’t do is rip off each others� clothes for a single, wild night together.

Now she’s avoiding me. She says we’re too different, and it can never happen again. So why can’t we keep our hands off each other?]]>
298 Sarina Bowen S.M. 0 to-read 4.06 2018 Brooklynaire (Brooklyn, #1)
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average rating: 4.06
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<![CDATA[A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)]]> 16096824
Dragged to a magical kingdom for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding far more than his piercing green eyes would suggest. Feyre's presence at the court is closely guarded, and as she begins to learn why, her feelings for him turn from hostility to passion and the faerie lands become an even more dangerous place. Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever.]]>
419 Sarah J. Maas 1619634449 S.M. 0 to-read 4.17 2015 A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)
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average rating: 4.17
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Cole 31338827 He was just a guy who walked through a restaurant. I didn't know his name. We never made eye contact. There was no connection between us at all.
But I could feel him.
The tingle down my spine. The command in his presence. The snap of tension in the air around him. That was the first time I saw him, and I was captivated.
The second time was different.
He was in the mysterious back elevator of my apartment building. Our eyes met for a fleeting second before the doors closed, and I was staggered. My breath was robbed. My senses on high alert. My body hummed.
That was just the beginning.
He was the leader of the mafia. I was about to fall in love with him, and his name�
Cole Mauricio]]>
314 Tijan 1682304752 S.M. 0 4.02 2017 Cole
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<![CDATA[Carter Reed 2 (Carter Reed, #2)]]> 25042819 He didn’t start this war, but he will end it.
He will do anything to protect Emma.]]>
240 Tijan S.M. 0 4.17 2015 Carter Reed 2 (Carter Reed, #2)
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average rating: 4.17
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<![CDATA[The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3)]]> 26032912 He will be destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne.

Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power.

Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan’s betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her deceptive twin sister, Taryn, whose mortal life is in peril.

Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict’s bloody politics.

And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity�

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, comes the highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy.]]>
321 Holly Black 0316310409 S.M. 5 4.33 2019 The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3)
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average rating: 4.33
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<![CDATA[Your Dad Will Do (A Touch of Taboo, #1)]]> 53192006
I'm going to seduce his father. It’s dirty and it’s wrong, and I don't care. I want him, so I mean to have him.

After this weekend, my ex won’t be the only one who calls his father Daddy.]]>
150 Katee Robert S.M. 4 3.52 2020 Your Dad Will Do (A Touch of Taboo, #1)
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average rating: 3.52
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<![CDATA[The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air, #2)]]> 26032887 The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Cruel Prince.

You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring.

The first lesson is to make yourself strong.


After the jaw-dropping revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were easy to control. But he does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her even as his fascination with her remains undiminished.

When it becomes all too clear that someone close to Jude means to betray her, threatening her own life and the lives of everyone she loves, Jude must uncover the traitor and fight her own complicated feelings for Cardan to maintain control as a mortal in a Faerie world.]]>
336 Holly Black 0316310336 S.M. 0 4.27 2019 The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air, #2)
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Casey (Buckhorn Brothers, #5) 763224
But meet Sawyer's son, Casey...

Like father, like son!

Emma Clark was back in Buckhorn. As a teen she'd been the girl with the bleached-blond hair, too much makeup and a bad reputation -- and she'd tried everything she could to get Casey Hudson into bed. He'd been the cutest guy in town, and the only one who seemed to care about her.

As a hot-blooded teen it had been hard for Casey to resist Emma. But now, eight years later, it was impossible. Emma's adult sensuality was more subtle, more beguiling. He had to have her. But Emma was doing her best to shut him out. Casey had to convince her the attraction wasn't just leftover teenage lust, but his real love for a real woman....]]>
304 Lori Foster 037383568X S.M. 0 4.16 2002 Casey (Buckhorn Brothers, #5)
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average rating: 4.16
book published: 2002
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<![CDATA[Jordan (Buckhorn Brothers, #4)]]> 225596
didn't use that power often. His brothers kidded that he was holding out for a paragon of virtue and not many in Buckhorn qualified. But then he met Georgia, and broke all his own rules.

Georgia Barnes supported herself and her kids as a danceran exotic dancer. If Jordan Sommerville didn't like it, he could take a hike. So what if he was the most caring, gentle, desirable man she'd ever knownhe was still a man like all the rest. Surely he couldn't be as perfect as he lookedor could he?

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214 Lori Foster 0373198612 S.M. 0 4.09 2000 Jordan (Buckhorn Brothers, #4)
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Gabe (Buckhorn Brothers, #3) 323253


Elizabeth Parks needed Gabe to complete her thesis on heroism, but he didn't seem to think saving a couple of lives made him a hero. She was inclined to agree that he seemed like the exception to the rule. Until he rescued her heart and soul with his fearless passion.]]>
224 Lori Foster 0373258941 S.M. 0 4.08 2000 Gabe (Buckhorn Brothers, #3)
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average rating: 4.08
book published: 2000
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<![CDATA[Morgan (Buckhorn Brothers, #2)]]> 225595
Misty Malone had hoped to take refuge with her sister, who'd just married into a family of sinfully attractive brothers. They all treated her like gold all but one. Morgan seemed to think she was some sort of femme fatale, out to seduce his brothers. But seduction was the last thing on her mind. Foremost was the baby she was secretly carrying. And then, how to avoid the sexual sparks flying between her and Morgan.

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216 Lori Foster 0373198590 S.M. 0 4.06 2000 Morgan (Buckhorn Brothers, #2)
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<![CDATA[Sawyer (Buckhorn Brothers, #1)]]> 225593
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212 Lori Foster 0373198582 S.M. 0 4.01 2000 Sawyer (Buckhorn Brothers, #1)
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<![CDATA[The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1)]]> 26032825 Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.

And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.

Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.

To win a place at the Court, she must defy him–and face the consequences.

As Jude becomes more deeply embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, she discovers her own capacity for trickery and bloodshed. But as betrayal threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.]]>
370 Holly Black 0316310271 S.M. 3 4.01 2018 The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1)
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average rating: 4.01
book published: 2018
rating: 3
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<![CDATA[The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp, #1)]]> 48863512 The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sinner brings another hot adventure of true love and ultimate sacrifice in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world.

The location of the ˛µ±ô˛âłľ±đ°ů˛ąâ€�s notorious prison camp was lost after the raids. When a freak accident provides Nyx clues to where her sister may still be doing time, she becomes determined to find the secret subterranean labyrinth. Embarking on a journey under the earth, she learns a terrible truth—and meets a male who changes everything, forever.

The Jackal has been in the camp for so long he cannot recall anything of the freedom he once knew. Trapped by circumstances out of his control, he helps Nyx because he cannot help himself. After she discovers what happened to her sister, getting her back out becomes a deadly mission for them both.

United by a passion they can’t deny, they work together on an escape plan for Nyx—even though their destiny is to be forever apart. And as the Black Dagger Brotherhood is called upon for help, and Rhage discovers he has a half-brother who’s falsely imprisoned, a devious warden plots the deaths of them all…even the Brothers.]]>
365 J.R. Ward 1501195085 S.M. 0 to-read 4.23 2020 The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp, #1)
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<![CDATA[The Savior (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #17)]]> 42101728
Dr. Sarah Watkins, researcher at a biomedical firm, is struggling with the loss of her fellow scientist fiancé. When the FBI starts asking about his death, she questions what really happened and soon learns the terrible truth: Her firm is conducting inhumane experiments in secret and the man she thought she knew and loved was involved in the torture.

As Murhder and Sarah’s destinies become irrevocably entwined, desire ignites between them. But can they forge a future that spans the divide separating the two species? And as a new foe emerges in the war against the vampires, will Murhder return to his Brothers... or resume his lonely existence forevermore?]]>
479 J.R. Ward 1501194941 S.M. 4 2020-books 4.36 2019 The Savior (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #17)
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average rating: 4.36
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rating: 4
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<![CDATA[Where Winter Finds You (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #17.5)]]> 45023015
When Trez lost his beloved to a tragic death (The Shadows, Black Dagger Brotherhood #13), his soul was crushed and his destiny seemed relegated to suffering. But when he meets a mysterious female, he becomes convinced his true love has been reincarnated. Is he right? Or has his grief created a disastrous delusion?

Therese has come to Caldwell to escape a rift with her bloodline. The revelation that she was adopted and not born into her family shakes the foundations of her identity, and she is determined to make it on her own. Her attraction to Trez is not what she’s looking for, except the sexy Shadow proves to be undeniable.

Has fate provided a grieving widower with a second chance...or is Trez too blinded by the past to see the present for what it really is? In this sensual, arresting book full of the themes of redemption and self-discovery, two lost souls find themselves at a crossroads where the heart is the only compass that can be trusted...but that may require a courage that neither of them possesses.]]>
480 J.R. Ward S.M. 5 2020-books 4.19 2019 Where Winter Finds You (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #17.5)
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<![CDATA[Blood Truth (Black Dagger Legacy, #4)]]> 42731069
Ever since her sister was murdered at the club, Helaine has been committed to finding the killer, no matter the danger she faces. When she crosses paths with Boone, she doesn't know whether to trust him or not—and then she has no choice. As she herself becomes a target, and someone close to the Brotherhood is identified as the prime suspect, the two must work to together to solve the mystery...before it's too late. Will a madman come between the lovers or will true love and goodness triumph over a very mortal evil?]]>
432 J.R. Ward S.M. 5 2020-books 4.22 2019 Blood Truth (Black Dagger Legacy, #4)
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average rating: 4.22
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<![CDATA[The Sinner (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #18)]]> 51974571 A sinner’s only hope is true love in this passionate new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.

Syn has kept his side hustle as a mercenary a secret from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes another hit job, he not only crosses the path of the vampire race’s new enemy, but also that of a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Jo Early has no idea what her true nature is, and when a mysterious man appears out of the darkness, she is torn between their erotic connection and the sense that something is very wrong.

Fate anointed Butch O’Neal as the Dhestroyer, the fulfiller of the prophecy that foresees the end of the Omega. As the war with the Lessening Society comes to a head, Butch gets an unexpected ally in Syn. But can he trust the male—or is the warrior with the bad past a deadly complication?

With time running out, Jo gets swept up in the fighting and must join with Syn and the Brotherhood against true evil. In the end, will love true prevail...or was the prophecy wrong all along?]]>
512 J.R. Ward S.M. 5 2020-books 4.48 2020 The Sinner (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #18)
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<![CDATA[Prisoner of Night (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #16.5)]]> 42091185
When Ahmare’s brother is abducted, there is nothing she won’t do to get him back safely. She is unprepared, however, for the lengths she will have to go to save his life. Paired with a dangerous but enticing prisoner, she embarks on an odyssey into another world.

Duran, betrayed by his father, imprisoned in a dungeon for decades, has survived only because of his thirst for vengeance. He has been biding his time to escape and is shocked to find an unlikely and temporary freedom in the form of a determined young female.

Battling against deadly forces and facing unforeseen peril, the pair are in a race to save Ahmare’s brother. As time runs out, and the unthinkable looms, even true love may not be enough to carry them through.]]>
176 J.R. Ward 1501195174 S.M. 0 3.93 2019 Prisoner of Night (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #16.5)
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<![CDATA[Dearest Ivie (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #15.5)]]> 38119680 In an exclusive ebook novella set in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward tells the story of a fiery couple . . . doomed by an undeniable passion.
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The last place Ivie expects to be approached by a devastatingly handsome male is in a crowded, smoky cigar bar rarely frequented by vampires—yet here he stands. Silas is flirtatious, gallant, and, above all, mysterious. Ivie is anything but. A nurse at the healer’s clinic and the daughter of a biker, Ivie is accustomed to speaking her mind. So she does. Since aristocrats rarely pick up females of her class, Ivie asks Silas just what kind of game he thinks he’s playing.
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Despite her guarded exterior, Ivie surrenders to the fierce desire she feels for Silas. And yet, just as their courtship is heating up, he reveals that it cannot last, for he is bound to return to the Old Country. Their bond only deepens as they make the most of their precious time together. But when she learns the truth, Ivie must find a saving grace—before all is lost. . . .]]>
157 J.R. Ward S.M. 0 4.32 2018 Dearest Ivie (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #15.5)
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<![CDATA[Sweep with Me (Innkeeper Chronicles, #4.5)]]> 49579967
Merci d’avoir choisi Gertrude Hunt, le bed and breakfast le plus accueillant de Red Deer, Texas, pour le séjour du traité. Comme vous le savez, lors de cette fête annuelle honorant l’accord ancestral entre les premières auberges, nous sommes tenus d’accepter tous les invités, aussi dangereux soient-ils. Mais n’ayez crainte : votre sécurité et votre confort sont nos priorités. L’auberge et vos hôtes, Dina Demille et Sean Evans, seront prêts à tout pour vous défendre. (Mais nous espérons ne pas en arriver là.)

Chaque hiver, les Aubergistes se réjouissent de célébrer la commémoration de l’ancien traité unissant les toutes premières auberges et établissant les règles qui les protègent, ainsi que leurs clients intergalactiques et les habitants, très ignorants, de la Terre.

Par tradition, les Aubergistes accueillent trois types de convives : un guerrier, un sage et un pèlerin. Mais durant cette période, les portes de l’auberge sont ouvertes à toute personne cherchant à se loger.
Tout ce qu’espère Dina, c’est que les invités se comportent de manière courtoise. Pour une fois.]]>
140 Ilona Andrews S.M. 5 2020-books 4.41 2020 Sweep with Me (Innkeeper Chronicles, #4.5)
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<![CDATA[Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #1)]]> 19090384
And now, something with wicked claws and deepwater teeth has begun to hunt at night....Feeling responsible for her neighbors, Dina decides to get involved. Before long, she has to juggle dealing with the annoyingly attractive, ex-military, new neighbor, Sean Evans—an alpha-strain werewolf—and the equally arresting cosmic vampire soldier, Arland, while trying to keep her inn and its guests safe. But the enemy she’s facing is unlike anything she’s ever encountered. It’s smart, vicious, and lethal, and putting herself between this creature and her neighbors might just cost her everything.]]>
225 Ilona Andrews 1625173431 S.M. 0 4.10 2013 Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #1)
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<![CDATA[Sweep in Peace (Innkeeper Chronicles, #2)]]> 19504964 237 Ilona Andrews 1943772320 S.M. 0 4.26 2015 Sweep in Peace (Innkeeper Chronicles, #2)
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<![CDATA[One Fell Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #3)]]> 28756485
But what passes for Dina’s normal life is about to be thrown into chaos. First, she must rescue her long-distant older sister, Maud, who’s been exiled with her family to a planet that functions as the most lawless penal colony since Botany Bay. Then she agrees to help a guest whose last chance at saving his civilization could bring death and disaster to all Dina holds dear. Now Gertrude Hunt is under siege by a clan of assassins. To keep her guests safe and to find her missing parents, Dina will risk everything, even if she has to pay the ultimate price. Though Sean may have something to say about that!!
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257 Ilona Andrews S.M. 0 4.39 2016 One Fell Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #3)
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<![CDATA[Sweep of the Blade (Innkeeper Chronicles, #4)]]> 37712577
Once a wife to a powerful vampire knight, Maud and her daughter, Helen, had been exiled for the sins of her husband to the desolate planet of Karhari. Karhari killed her husband, and Maud had spent a year and a half avenging his debts. But now all the debts are paid. Rescued by her sister Dina, Maud had swore off all things vampire. Except she met Arland, the Marshal of House Krahr. One thing led to another and he asked for her hand in marriage. She declined.

Try as she might, she can't just walk away from Arland. It doesn't help that being human is a lot harder for Maud than being a vampire.

To sort it all out, she accepts his invitation to visit his home planet. House Krahr is a powerful vampire House, and Maud knows that a woman who turned down the proposal from its most beloved son wouldn't get a warm reception. But Maud Demille never shied from a fight and House Krahr may soon discover that there is more to this human woman than they ever thought possible.


Published as an online free serial before the book is compiled and self-published shortly after completion.]]>
256 Ilona Andrews S.M. 0 4.40 2019 Sweep of the Blade (Innkeeper Chronicles, #4)
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<![CDATA[Arcana Rising (The Arcana Chronicles, #4)]]> 25946891 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole.

When the battle is done . . .
The Emperor unleashes hell and annihilates an army, jeopardizing the future of mankind--but Circe strikes back. The epic clash between them devastates the Arcana world and nearly kills Evie, separating her from her allies.

And all hope is lost . . .
With Aric missing and no sign that Jack and Selena escaped Richter's reach, Evie turns more and more to the darkness lurking inside her. Two Arcana emerge as game one who could be her salvation, the other her worst nightmare.

Vengeance becomes everything.
To take on Richter, Evie must reunite with Death and mend their broken bond. But as she learns more about her role in the future--and her chilling past--will she become a monster like the Emperor? Or can Evie and her allies rise up from Richter's ashes, stronger than ever before?]]>
280 Kresley Cole 0997215143 S.M. 3 4.35 2016 Arcana Rising (The Arcana Chronicles, #4)
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average rating: 4.35
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rating: 3
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<![CDATA[Day Zero (The Arcana Chronicles, #3.5)]]> 24419968 Arcana means secrets, and these Arcana Chronicles short stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole are filled with them. Experience firsthand the beginning of the end and behold the apocalypse through the eyes of characters you only thought you knew.

Ashes to ashes . . .
Evie Greene’s story of the Flash is just one of many. All over the world, those connected in some way to the lethal Arcana game—like Death, Jack, and Fortune—must first survive a horrifying night of blood and screams.

We all fall down.
Some will have to grapple with new powers; all will be damned to a hellish new existence of plague, brutality, desolation, and cannibalism. Find out who they lost, why they endure, and what they sacrificed in order to live past Day Zero. . . .
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174 Kresley Cole S.M. 0 to-read 4.10 2016 Day Zero (The Arcana Chronicles, #3.5)
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<![CDATA[Dead of Winter (The Arcana Chronicles, #3)]]> 18746546 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wicked.

Heartbreaking decisions
Evie was almost seduced by the life of comfort that Death offered her—until Jack was threatened by two of the most horrific Arcana, the Lovers. She will do anything to save him, even escape Death’s uncanny prison, full of beautiful objects, material comforts…and stolen glances from a former love.

Uncertain victory
Despite leaving a part of her heart behind with Death, Evie sets out into a perilous post-apocalyptic wasteland to meet up with her allies and launch an attack on the Lovers. Such formidable enemies require a battle plan, and the only way to kill them may mean Evie, Jack, and Death allying. Evie doesn’t know what will prove more impossible: surviving slavers, plague, Bagmen and other Arcana—or convincing Jack and Death to work together.

Two heroes returned
There’s a thin line between love and hate, and Evie just doesn’t know where she stands with either Jack or Death. Will this unlikely trio be able to defeat The Lovers without killing one another first...?]]>
336 Kresley Cole S.M. 0 4.31 2015 Dead of Winter (The Arcana Chronicles, #3)
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<![CDATA[From the Grave (The Arcana Chronicles, #6)]]> 38521606 The final breathtaking installment of the New York Times bestselling Arcana Chronicles Series by Kresley Cole. . . .

To defeat the Emperor and Fortune, Evie, the great Empress of Arcana, has united with a sea witch, a band of roving warriors, and more than a couple of rogues. But can her unusual alliance defeat an unimaginable evil? Or will blood and hellfire reign on earth forever? May the best hand win. . . .]]>
356 Kresley Cole 0998141461 S.M. 0 to-read 4.19 2023 From the Grave (The Arcana Chronicles, #6)
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<![CDATA[The Dark Calling (The Arcana Chronicles, #5)]]> 31453592 New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole’s electrifying Arcana Chronicles.

In a world teetering on the edge . . .
When Evie receives life-changing—and possibly game-changing—news, she has trouble believing it. Why doesn’t she feel any different? Is it possible someone she trusts might be lying?

With enemies at every turn . . .
Tensions seethe inside the castle of lost time as Evie starts to doubt her own sanity. Answers can be found outside their stronghold, but will Death help her find them—or prevent her from learning the truth about her future and Jack’s possible survival?

Darkness beckons.
A mysterious, sinister power begins to affect the Arcana in its path. Forced out into the wasteland alone, Evie must depend on unexpected allies. But as a battle with Richter looms, can her new alliance defeat the Dark Calling before hell reigns on earth?]]>
318 Kresley Cole 0998141402 S.M. 0 to-read 4.31 2018 The Dark Calling (The Arcana Chronicles, #5)
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<![CDATA[Endless Knight (The Arcana Chronicles, #2)]]> 20759641
Evie has fully come into her powers as the tarot Empress, and Jack was there to see it all. As one of twenty-two teens given powers following the apocalypse, she now knows a war is brewing, and it’s kill or be killed.

When Evie meets Death, the gorgeous and dangerous Endless Knight, things get even more complicated. Though falling for Jack, she’s drawn to Death as well. Somehow the Empress and Death share a romantic history, one that Evie can’t remember—but Death can’t forget…]]>
320 Kresley Cole 1442436689 S.M. 0 4.31 2013 Endless Knight (The Arcana Chronicles, #2)
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Sherwood 38734256
Robin of Locksley is dead.

Maid Marian doesn’t know how she’ll go on, but the people of Locksley town, persecuted by the Sheriff of Nottingham, need a protector. And the dreadful Guy of Gisborne, the Sheriff’s right hand, wishes to step into Robin’s shoes as Lord of Locksley and Marian’s fiancé.

Who is there to stop them?

Marian never meant to tread in Robin’s footsteps—never intended to stand as a beacon of hope to those awaiting his triumphant return. But with a sweep of his green cloak and the flash of her sword, Marian makes the choice to become her own Robin Hood.]]>
469 Meagan Spooner 0062422332 S.M. 0 to-read 3.72 2019 Sherwood
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<![CDATA[Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles, #1)]]> 20759393 #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces The Arcana Chronicles, post-apocalyptic tales filled with riveting action, the dark mysticism of Tarot cards, and breathtaking romance.

She could save the world--or destroy it.
Sixteen year old Evangeline"Evie" Greene leads a charmed life--until she begins experiencing horrifying hallucinations. When an apocalyptic event decimates her Louisiana hometown, killing everyone she loves, Evie realizes her hallucinations were actually visions of the future--and they're still happening. Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she must turn to her wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate: Jack Deveaux.

But she can't do either alone.
With his mile-long rap sheet, wicked grin, and bad attitude, Jack is like no boy Evie has ever known. Even though he once scorned her and everything she represented, he agrees to protect Evie on her quest. She knows she can't totally trust Jack. If he ever cast that wicked grin her way, could she possibly resist him?

Who can Evie trust?
As Jack and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have gotten the same call. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and Evie is not the only one with special powers. A group of teens has been chosen to reenact the ultimate battle between good and evil. But it's not always clear who is on which side...

In Poison Princess, New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces a dark and intriguing world, full of unspeakable danger and irresistible romance.]]>
369 Kresley Cole 1481426664 S.M. 4 4.07 2012 Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles, #1)
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<![CDATA[Vlog Like a Boss: How to Kill It Online with Video Blogging]]> 34015522 218 Amy Schmittauer 1946114162 S.M. 0 2020-books 4.13 2017 Vlog Like a Boss: How to Kill It Online with Video Blogging
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average rating: 4.13
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<![CDATA[Sapphire Flames (Hidden Legacy, #4)]]> 41088576
But behind the scenes powerful forces are at work, and one of them is Alessandro Sagredo, the Italian Prime who was once Catalina’s teenage crush. Dangerous and unpredictable, Alessandro’s true motives are unclear, but he’s drawn to Catalina like a moth to a flame.

To help her friend, Catalina must test the limits of her extraordinary powers, but doing so may cost her both her House–and her heart.]]>
359 Ilona Andrews 0062878336 S.M. 5 2020-books 4.23 2019 Sapphire Flames (Hidden Legacy, #4)
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average rating: 4.23
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<![CDATA[Ruby Fever (Hidden Legacy, #6)]]> 39909230
An escaped spider, the unexpected arrival of an Imperial Russian Prince, the senseless assassination of a powerful figure, a shocking attack on the supposedly invincible Warden of Texas, Catalina’s boss... And it’s only Monday.

Within hours, the fate of Houston—not to mention the House of Baylor—now rests on Catalina, who will have to harness her powers as never before. But even with her fellow Prime and fiancé Alessandro Sagredo by her side, she may not be able to expose who’s responsible before all hell really breaks loose.]]>
380 Ilona Andrews 0062878409 S.M. 0 to-read 4.43 2022 Ruby Fever (Hidden Legacy, #6)
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<![CDATA[Emerald Blaze (Hidden Legacy, #5)]]> 49053880
The nightmare that Alessandro has fought since childhood has come roaring back to life, but now Catalina is under threat. Not even his lifelong quest for revenge will stop him from keeping her safe, even if every battle could be his last. Because Catalina won't rest until she stops the use of the illicit,Ěýpower-granting serum that's tearing their world apart.Ěý]]>
392 Ilona Andrews 0062878360 S.M. 0 to-read, 2020-books 4.37 2020 Emerald Blaze (Hidden Legacy, #5)
author: Ilona Andrews
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2020
rating: 0
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<![CDATA[Untitled (The Iron Covenant, #2)]]> 40682308 Second book in the Iron Covenant trilogy.

DELAYED
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Ilona Andrews S.M. 0 to-read, 2020-books 4.23 Untitled (The Iron Covenant, #2)
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name: S.M.
average rating: 4.23
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rating: 0
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Out of Time (Out of Line, #2) 18486314
I've finally gotten everything I ever wanted: love, freedom, happiness, and, most importantly, Finn. Our love is everything I expected it to be and more. We've finally found each other, but the world seems determined to tear us apart. We thought my father was the only obstacle between us, but now it's the military. With Finn’s departure looming, we’re squeezing in every moment together before we run out of time.


Trying to make every moment count�

Being Carrie’s bodyguard was one thing. Being her boyfriend is another. Every day she’s mine is a day the sun shines in my life. Yet our time together is running out. Her father will never think a tattooed Marine will be good enough, so I’ll do whatever it takes to be worthy of her love. But the road will take me away from the girl who makes me feel alive--the girl I can't live without.

Time only gets us so far...]]>
216 Jen McLaughlin 098966841X S.M. 0 2014-books 4.18 2013 Out of Time (Out of Line, #2)
author: Jen McLaughlin
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2013
rating: 0
read at: 2014/11/28
date added: 2018/09/28
shelves: 2014-books
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<![CDATA[Out of Line Box Set (Out of Line, #1-3)]]> 22674255
PLUS two bonus scenes AND the original ending to OUT OF TIME!

OUT OF LINE

I always follow orders. My job, my life, depends on it. I thought this job would be easy, all the rules were made crystal clear, but when I met Carrie Wallington, everything got muddy. She's a rule I know I shouldn't break, but damn if I don't inch closer to the breaking point each time I see her. I'm ready to step out of line. And even worse? I'm living a lie. They say the truth will set you free, but in my case...

The truth will cost me everything.

OUT OF TIME

Being Carrie's bodyguard was one thing. Being her boyfriend is another. Every day she's mine is a day the sun shines in my life. Yet our time together is running out. Her father will never think a tattooed Marine will be good enough, so I'll do whatever it takes to be worthy of her love. But the road will take me away from the girl who makes me feel alive--the girl I can't live without.

Time only gets us so far...

OUT OF MIND

All I wanted was to be worthy of Carrie. One mission, just one, and I’d be able to give her the future she deserved. Then everything went wrong, leaving me tainted and broken. Carrie wants me to be who I was, but all that’s left is what they made of me. I’m no good for her. No good for anyone like this. I have to figure out how to move forward. Alone.

Sometimes love isn’t enough…]]>
657 Jen McLaughlin S.M. 0 2018-books, new-adult 4.37 2014 Out of Line Box Set (Out of Line, #1-3)
author: Jen McLaughlin
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2014
rating: 0
read at: 2018/04/28
date added: 2018/09/28
shelves: 2018-books, new-adult
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<![CDATA[Sizzling 7: Super Sexy New Adult Romance Boxed Set]]> 23306674
AT ANY PRICE by BRENNA AUBREY.
An online virginity auction. A geek girl virgin. A sexy CEO. When he's the winning bidder, she gets more than she bargained for. Is he playing her or is he playing for keeps? First book in the Gaming the System series.

KILLING HONOR by S.M. BUTLER.
Returning home after a disastrous extended first deployment, Navy SEAL Brody Battles struggles with nightmares and government secrets building a wall between him and his wife, Devyn. But while they're adjusting to being a couple again and raising a young family he barely knows, an old enemy waits in the shadows, salivating for the sweet taste of revenge.

THE WRIGHT BROTHER by MARIE HALL.
From NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Marie Hall, comes a new Contemporary Romance, set on two continents and an almost three decade love affair full of pain, joy, and the knowledge that sometimes even destiny needs a helping hand...
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From the moment Julian Wright opened his eyes he could only see the world in shades of gray. Deaf and colorblind, he was a loner. Until he met his neighbor, Elisa Jane Adrian. The fractured part of his soul felt whole when she was around. But for Elisa the feelings she has for her much younger neighbor feels reckless and dangerous. Determined to put her dangerous desires behind her, she moves away to Ireland. There's only one problem, once a Wright sets their eyes on you, there's no going back...ever.

HE'S THE MAN by M. MALONE.Ěý
Matt Simmons is over Army doctors poking him until he finds out his new physical therapist is H-O-T. ButĚýPenny wants a settled suburban life, which means NO military men.ĚýWhich means Sgt. Simmons just found his new mission in life.Ěý

CAN'T SHAKE YOU by MOLLYĚýMCLAIN.Ěý
Carissa's gotten herself into a mess with an impromptu renovation project, and the only contractor available to help her out happens to be the one man she's never been able to forget. Josh is also her ex-boyfriend's best friend, therefore completely off-limits...unless they don't get caught.

SHADOWBOXER byĚýCARI QUINN.Ěý
She's in forĚýthe fight of her life...
To fund her new life with her baby sister, Mia Anderson wants one thing - to fight the reigning king of the underground MMA fighters, Tray Knox. Tray refuses to fight a woman until he learns that Mia's tougher than anyone heĚýhasĚýever known. HeĚýsoon realizes he wants more from her than blows and blood, and he's willing to hit below the belt to get it. This battle's about to getĚýdirty.

CRAVE byĚýVIOLET VAUGHN.
Casey Cassidy knows what she wants.Ěý
Determined to get over Jason and find a man that wants afamily, she moves to Breckenridge, Colorado.

Landing a job skiing every day, Casey finds Blaine Johnson -a wish come true.Ěý A hunky surfer turnedski instructor, he checks off every requirement on her list.

Except for the one she forgot to add.

Blaine has a secret. ĚýA secret so big it keeps intimacy smoldering,when Casey needs fire.Ěý No matter how hard she tries, the embers won't ignite.
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Brenna Aubrey S.M. 0 3.70 2014 Sizzling 7: Super Sexy New Adult Romance Boxed Set
author: Brenna Aubrey
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.70
book published: 2014
rating: 0
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date added: 2015/01/25
shelves: 2014-books, contemporary-romance, military-romance, my-books, new-adult, romantic-suspense, sports-romance
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<![CDATA[SEALed until Christmas (Lucky Thirteen, #4)]]> 23875943 **FROM NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR S.M. BUTLER**

After avoiding Sugar Falls for three years, Navy SEAL Jesse Richter is sent home for rest and relaxation, but he knows R&R is the last thing he’ll get there. His hometown was the scene for the worst day of his life, and now he’s got no choice but to confront that memory and finally attempt to move on.

As the daughter of a con man, Charlie Morgan knew better than to put down roots. Now she’s adjusted to a new life with her adoptive family, and settled into a nice routine of work and school. Her troubled past is long behind her, or so she had thought.

Both haunted by the ghosts of Christmases past, Jesse and Charlie only want a fresh start at life� but the secrets of a missing con man could kill any hope of Christmas future.

This title is #4 in the Lucky Thirteen series, though all books can be read as standalone stories.

Reading order of this series:
� Killing Honor, #1
� Wounded Courage, #2
� Dying Commitment, #3
� SEALed until Christmas, #4]]>
200 S.M. Butler 1938927184 S.M. 0 3.92 2014 SEALed until Christmas (Lucky Thirteen, #4)
author: S.M. Butler
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2014
rating: 0
read at: 2014/10/20
date added: 2015/01/13
shelves: 2014-books, new-adult, military-romance, my-books, contemporary-romance
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<![CDATA[One Kiss with a Rock Star (Half-Life, #2)]]> 22370801 "Impossibly compelling." - Bestselling author Kit Rocha

Half-Life bassist Krist Mellas is caught in a PR nightmare after his dirty sex video blew up online. His agent has the a fake engagement with sultry pop princess Madeline Fox. Krist can’t think of anything worse than a charade with the bubblegum bombshell…except losing the band.

Madeline knows better than anyone what it means to live a lie in the spotlight. She’s determined to help Krist without ever letting him find out what it costs her—or about her girlhood crush on him. But after a smoking hot back alley encounter with him leaves her breathless, she can’t deny she wants the snarling bad-boy rocker.

In a world of glitter and diamonds where the kisses are fake but the climaxes are real, their facades start to crack. And the publicity storm may shatter them both.

This book contains a scorching threesome, a dirty talking pop princess, and a surly rocker who hits all the right notes.

"This book left me swooning and grinning like an idiot." - Lex Martin, author of Dearest Clementine

The books in the Half-Life series
1. Three Nights with a Rock Star
2. One Kiss with a Rock Star
3. Second Chance with a Rock Star (coming 2015)
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275 Amber Lin 1940518199 S.M. 4 3.91 2014 One Kiss with a Rock Star (Half-Life, #2)
author: Amber Lin
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.91
book published: 2014
rating: 4
read at: 2014/11/09
date added: 2014/12/11
shelves: 2014-books, new-adult, rockstars
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<![CDATA[Three Nights with a Rock Star (Half-Life, #1)]]> 21860865
All Lock demands in return is three days of complete control over the Sunday School teacher. With a contract, because he’s been burned before. One misstep could send the band—and his tenuous sobriety—up in flames.

Hailey and Lock push each other’s limits� Against the penthouse window. Backstage. In the limo and on the elevator. But as the contract counts down, neither are ready for the party to end.]]>
Amber Lin 1940518091 S.M. 4 2014-books, rockstars 3.31 2014 Three Nights with a Rock Star (Half-Life, #1)
author: Amber Lin
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.31
book published: 2014
rating: 4
read at: 2014/11/11
date added: 2014/12/11
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<![CDATA[Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour, #1)]]> 8379374
For him, life is all music and no play...

When Brian Sinclair, lead songwriter and guitarist of the hottest metal band on the scene, loses his creative spark, it will take nights of downright sinful passion to release his pent-up genius...

She's the one to call the tune...

When sexy psychologist Myrna Evans goes on tour with the Sinners, every boy in the band tries to seduce her. But Brian is the only one she wants to get her hands on...

Then the two lovers' wildly shocking behavior sparks the whole band to new heights of glory... and sin...]]>
344 Olivia Cunning 1402244428 S.M. 4 rockstars, 2014-books 4.00 2010 Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour, #1)
author: Olivia Cunning
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2010
rating: 4
read at: 2014/11/11
date added: 2014/12/11
shelves: rockstars, 2014-books
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<![CDATA[Fractured Lines (Out of Line, #4)]]> 23165630 The lines we once crossed so easily have widened and torn us apart . . .

Once upon a time I thought Finn and I would live happily ever after, but real life doesn't always have a happy ending. He's testing my trust, and I'm losing faith in the man I thought I'd spend the rest of my life with, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it. He’s the one I trusted to keep me safe, but now he’s the source of my greatest pain . . .

Forgiveness is fragile, and some fractures never fully heal . . .

One mistake—a slip in a moment of weakness—might cost me everything I've worked so hard for. The thing about trust is that it's a lot easier to lose than it is to build. Just as I'm about to give up and surrender to the demons from my past, an unexpected threat reminds me what I'm best at: protecting the woman I love. Whether or not she wants me, I will fight for Carrie and our daughter, and I will keep them safe—no matter the cost.

Even if I have to put my life and my heart on the line.]]>
150 Jen McLaughlin 0989668487 S.M. 0 to-read 4.01 2014 Fractured Lines (Out of Line, #4)
author: Jen McLaughlin
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2014
rating: 0
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date added: 2014/10/13
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Out of Mind (Out of Line, #3) 19168457
Finn survived the ambush and came home to me, but in his head, the battle is still raging. He’s falling apart and I’m trying my best to pick up the pieces of him, to find the us we used to be. I love him as much as I ever did, but love isn’t enough to fix this. I thought telling my father about our relationship would be the hardest thing we’d ever have to face. I was wrong.

Lost in shadows...

All I wanted was to be worthy of Carrie. One mission, just one, and I’d be able to give her the future she deserved. Then everything went wrong, leaving me tainted and broken. Carrie wants me to be who I was, but all that’s left is what they made of me. I’m no good for her. No good for anyone like this. I have to figure out how to move forward. Alone.

Sometimes love isn’t enough…]]>
222 Jen McLaughlin 0989668452 S.M. 0 to-read 4.20 2014 Out of Mind (Out of Line, #3)
author: Jen McLaughlin
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2014
rating: 0
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date added: 2014/10/13
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Out of Line (Out of Line, #1) 18074107
I've spent my entire life under my father’s thumb, but now I'm finally free to make my own choices. When my roommate dragged me to my first college party, I met Finn Coram and my life turned inside out. He knows how to break the rules and is everything I never knew I wanted. A Marine by day and surfer by night, he pushes me away even as our attraction brings us closer. Now I am finally free to do whatever I want. I know what I want. I choose Finn.

Trying to play by the rules...

I always follow orders. My job, my life, depends on it. I thought this job would be easy, all the rules were made crystal clear, but when I met Carrie Wallington, everything got muddy. She's a rule I know I shouldn't break, but damn if I don’t inch closer to the breaking point each time I see her. I’m ready to step out of line. And even worse? I’m living a lie. They say the truth will set you free, but in my case�

The truth will cost me everything.]]>
214 Jen McLaughlin 0989668401 S.M. 4 2014-books, new-adult 3.95 2013 Out of Line (Out of Line, #1)
author: Jen McLaughlin
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2014/09/13
date added: 2014/10/13
shelves: 2014-books, new-adult
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Chica Bella 17727213 53 Carly Fall 1613335156 S.M. 4 2013-books 3.95 Chica Bella
author: Carly Fall
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.95
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date added: 2014/10/13
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Love is... 22739370
Love Is...

...forty stories of first loves, friends to lovers, and the heat of the moment.

Join forty authors, including multiple New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, as they take you on a romantic ride through time and space.

From the dazzling ballrooms of Regency historical romance to contemporary love, from sweet n' dreamy to kinky n' steamy, to the wide open frontier of science fiction romance and magical worlds of far away fantasy realms, sample the best that romance has to offer! Every short story is the perfect candy-sized nugget to read over a cup of coffee or before falling asleep at night.

All proceeds from this anthology go to support the Reach Out and Read, an evidence-based nonprofit organization of medical providers who promote early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud.

Authors included in this anthology: S.M. Butler, Kate Pearce, Marie Hall, Zoe York, Kat Cantrell, Sidney Bristol, Cassandra Curtis, A. Catherine Noon & Rachel Wilder, Keri Ford, Sadie Haller, Crystal Jordan, Jennifer Lewis, Molly McLain, Mima, Natasha Moore, Elle Rush, Jessica Stone, Holley Trent, A.J. Vale, Elle Wylder, Clarice Wynter, Sabrina Darby, Bonnie Dee, Jennifer Haymore, Vivienne Westlake, Elianne Adams, Melisse Aires, Mahlee Ashwynne, Sophie Avett, Jennifer Blackstream, Sela Carsen, Cate Dean, Grace Draven, Hailey Edwards, Dayna Hart, Elise Logan, Lyra Marlowe, Tina Moss & Yelena Casale, Cate Rowan, and Faye Hunter.]]>
Kate Pearce S.M. 0 my-books, 2014-books 3.89 2014 Love is...
author: Kate Pearce
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2014
rating: 0
read at: 2014/07/29
date added: 2014/07/29
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<![CDATA[Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules]]> 22030486
Award-winning novelist Steven James explains how to trust the narrative process to make your story believable, compelling, and engaging, and debunks the common myths that hold writers back from creating their best work.Ditch your outline and learn to write organically.Set up promises for readers - and deliver on them.Discover how to craft a satisfying climax.Master the subtleties of characterization.Add mind-blowing twists to your fiction.When you focus on what lies at the heart of story - tension, desire, crisis, escalation, struggle, discovery - rather than plot templates and formulas, you'll begin to break out of the box and write fiction that resonates with your readers. Story Trumps Structure will transform the way you think about stories and the way you write them, forever.]]>
306 Steven James 1599636557 S.M. 0 to-read 4.39 2013 Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules
author: Steven James
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.39
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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<![CDATA[Wounded Courage (Lucky Thirteen, #2)]]> 20762386 250 S.M. Butler 1938927141 S.M. 0 Wounded Courage Release Day

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4.09 2014 Wounded Courage (Lucky Thirteen, #2)
author: S.M. Butler
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2014
rating: 0
read at: 2014/06/02
date added: 2014/06/01
shelves: 2014-books, my-books, new-adult, military-romance
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<![CDATA[At Any Turn (Gaming the System, #2)]]> 19072751 So You Want to Be a Hero?

Millionaire CEO Adam Drake overcame a tortured past to take control of his life and build his own gaming empire. The final piece falls into place with his newfound love for brilliant geek girl blogger, Mia Strong. Now Adam is at the top of his game.

Your Princess Is in Another Castle.

Until Mia suddenly breaks things off, leaving Adam in the dark. He senses she needs his help but that she's too stubborn or scared to ask. The more he tries to take control, the further she shies away. This is one problem he can't solve by writing a check or a few clever lines of code.

He will have to dig deep and put himself at risk...or else risk losing her forever.



THE GAMING THE SYSTEM SERIES:
At Any Price available now (Adam & Mia book 1)
At Any Turn available now (Adam & Mia book 2)
At Any Moment available now (Adam & Mia book 3)
For The Win available now (Jordan & April)
For The One available now (William & Jenna)
Worth Any Cost available now (Adam & Mia book 4)]]>
367 Brenna Aubrey 1940951038 S.M. 5 3.79 2014 At Any Turn (Gaming the System, #2)
author: Brenna Aubrey
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.79
book published: 2014
rating: 5
read at: 2014/05/07
date added: 2014/05/09
shelves: 2014-books, billionaire, contemporary-romance, new-adult, geek-love
review:
I loved Brenna's first book, and this one totally topped it for me. LOVE. Adam's POV is adorkable. The writing is fresh and gorgeous. I don't give out a lot of 5 stars, but Brenna totally deserves this one for this book. SO GOOD YOU GUYS. SO GOOD.
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<![CDATA[Dane (The MacKenzie Family, #1)]]> 18105339 Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN# B005C5YZ86.

This is book #1 of the MacKenzie Brothers Quartet!

Bad boy, Dane MacKenzie, is coming home to Surrender, Montana. It's been ten years since he left the woman he loved behind to make a name for himself, and now he's bound and determined to claim her once and for all.

But Charlotte Munroe has no desire to welcome home the Prodigal Son with a fatted calf. The bitterness of Dane's betrayal runs deep, and she has no plans of letting him back into her life.
Especially since she's trying to protect the son Dane isn't aware exists from heartbreak, since she's sure he's only going to walk out of their lives again.]]>
51 Liliana Hart S.M. 0 3.46 2011 Dane (The MacKenzie Family, #1)
author: Liliana Hart
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.46
book published: 2011
rating: 0
read at: 2014/03/09
date added: 2014/05/09
shelves: 2014-books, contemporary-romance
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Upside Down (Off the Map, #1) 18733288 If you never get lost, you'll never be found...Twenty-one-year-old Natalia Stolfi is saying good-bye to the past-and turning her life upside down with a trip to the land down under. For the next six months, she'll act like a carefree exchange student, not a girl sinking under the weight of painful memories. Everything is going according to plan until she meets a brooding surfer with hypnotic green eyes and the troubling ability to see straight through her act.Bran Lockhart is having the worst year on record. After the girl of his dreams turned into a nightmare, he moved back home to Melbourne to piece his life together. Yet no amount of disappointment could blind him to the pretty California girl who gets past all his defenses. He's never wanted anyone the way he wants Talia. But when Bran gets a stark reminder of why he stopped believing in love, he and Talia must decide if what they have is once in a lifetime . . . of if they were meant to live a world apart.PRAISE FOR UPSIDE DOWN"Upside Down gave me all the feels. Romantic and poignant, the journey of love and acceptance lingers long after the book is closed." - Jennifer L. Armentrout/J. Lynn # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author."Lia Riley turned my emotions Upside Down with this book! Fast paced, electric and sweetly emotional-- I couldn't put it down!" -- Tracy Wolff, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author]]> 246 Lia Riley 1455585718 S.M. 0 3.72 2014 Upside Down (Off the Map, #1)
author: Lia Riley
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.72
book published: 2014
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2014/04/24
shelves: to-read, 2014-books, new-adult
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<![CDATA[Rock Your Plot: A Simple System for Plotting Your Novel (Rock Your Writing, #1)]]> 15843767 70 Cathy Yardley S.M. 4 writing, 2014-books 4.18 2012 Rock Your Plot: A Simple System for Plotting Your Novel (Rock Your Writing, #1)
author: Cathy Yardley
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2012
rating: 4
read at: 2014/04/16
date added: 2014/04/21
shelves: writing, 2014-books
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<![CDATA[The Texas Highlanders Starter Kit (Texas Highlanders Ice Hockey)]]> 20959277 **The Texas Highlanders Starter Kit contains O Christmas Three and Off Her Game.**

O Christmas Three
Garrett and Brianna Zane have the perfect marriage on the surface. They share everything from love to their wildest sexual desires with ease. So when Brianna confesses she wants a threesome with his best friend Leobardo Vasquez, it awakens feelings Garrett has long tried to forget.

But the smoldering attraction between Leo and Brianna is hard to deny and even harder to dismiss when it's all he can think about, especially when the three are trapped together in Leo's cabin during a snowstorm. Seducing Leo will test their relationship, reveal old secrets, and maybe tear them apart. While there may be room for Leo in bed, there may not be room for a third in their marriage.

Off Her Game
Penalty Number One: Men
Making time for men and relationships doesn't fit into Valerie Chase's game plan. This crisis-counselor-turned-cocktail-waitress knows the score--Men are a distraction. But when a certain hockey player tempts her wild side, part of her wants to indulge in a little harmless fun.

Penalty Number Two: Desire
As the star center for the Texas Highlanders, Darren Moran's good looks and deadly determination make him a fan favorite. But after the previous season's disaster, the last thing he needs is to let some woman crawl under his skin. But... Valerie is different. She brings out the
best in him--both on and off the ice--and he's not about to lose her.

Penalty Number Three: Passion
When the game moves to the next level, Darren and Val have got to call timeout. An unplanned romance is a game-thrower, a sinful temptation that neither of them can afford. After all, there's no way to have order in matters of the heart when the penalties tally up to an ejection from the game.

The next book in the Texas Highlanders Ice Hockey series, Heart and Snow, is now available! Catch up on the series with this bundle in one swoop!
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331 Suzan Butler 1938927117 S.M. 0 my-books 3.50 2013 The Texas Highlanders Starter Kit (Texas Highlanders Ice Hockey)
author: Suzan Butler
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.50
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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<![CDATA[Trap, Secure (Brothers in Arms: Fully Engaged #3)]]> 18460508 Mills & Boon Intrigue series brings you stories filled with secrets & seduction...An injured woman's only hope of figuring out who she is... The last thing Miranda Lewis remembers is being shot...then tumbling over the balcony. When a sexy, blue-eyed stranger finds her, she has no memory of who she is or what she's doing in the jungles of Colombia.

CIA Agent Gage Booker risked his life in the raid on the compound, only to discover his quarry gone and an injured woman left for dead...a woman the covert operative would be a fool to trust. But her amnesia seems real � and so does the passion exploding between them.]]>
448 Carol Ericson 1743552297 S.M. 4 2014-books 3.74 2013 Trap, Secure (Brothers in Arms: Fully Engaged #3)
author: Carol Ericson
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.74
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2014/02/13
date added: 2014/04/17
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SEALs of Summer 21533800
It Takes a SEAL , An Adventure Girls, Inc. story by USA Today Bestselling author Delilah Devlin: A travel agent visiting friends in the Bahamas is stranded on a desert island with a sexy ex-SEAL after their private pleasure cruise is interrupted by men who mistake her lover for a reclusive billionaire.

SEAL Of My Heart by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Sharon Hamilton: Kate Livingstone’s engagement is at risk the instant she sets eyes on the handsome elite warrior sitting next to her on a plane trip to visit her sister. Navy SEAL Tyler Gray had thought he knew what he wanted in life, until he meets Kate and their obvious attraction for each other sparks something deep in his soul. What starts out as innocent letters between friends turns out to be much more. Can someone fall in love deeply just with words and letters exchanged, or is this just a pleasant fantasy that will ruin their lives forever?

Smoking Hot by National Bestselling Author Anne Marsh: When an ambush kills his teammate, Navy SEAL Tye Callahan vows to spend the summer in Strong, California, fighting fires with the smoke jumper team and looking out for Katie Lawson, his teammate's fiancée. Now, as the summer heats up, they must decide if the chemistry burning between them might just be their second chance at living their own lives� together.

The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride by National Bestselling author Cora Seton: If Mason Hall, Navy SEAL, can’t find a wife and get her pregnant—and convince his three brothers to marry, too—before the year is up, he’ll have to forfeit the ranch his family has prized for over a hundred years. Who knew one city girl and three wayward brothers could put up such a fight?

Fall Out by Zoe York: Drew Castle is a Navy SEAL with a bad case of indifference. Until
Annie Martin shows up on his doorstep, scared out of her mind, and all of a sudden, keeping
her safe becomes the most important mission of his life. And this time, he’s on his own.

Close Quarters by Bestselling author Roxie Rivera: Nationally Bestselling author Roxie Rivera brings you Close Quarters. Getting tangled up in Jamie Pearson's latest hot mess—or her sheets—is the very last thing Navy SEAL Leland Gates needs, but in close quarters like these, there's no denying the white-hot passion blazing between them.

Killing Honor by International Bestselling author S.M. Butler: Returning home after a disastrous extended deployment, Navy SEAL Brody Battles struggles with nightmares and government secrets building a wall between him and his wife, Devyn, especially when a security breach compromises his identity. While they’re adjusting to being a family again, an old enemy waits in the shadows, salivating for the sweet taste of revenge.

Coming in Hot by Award-winning author Kimberley Troutte: For Navy SEAL Mack Riley, rescuing a family in Colombian jungles isn’t as hard as seeing the admiral’s daughter again, but since Jenna is joining the hostage rescue team, his orders are to protect her. In the heat of battle, love breaches their defenses just as missiles lock onto their coordinates …can they save the family and get out alive?

A SEAL's Song by Golden Heart Finalist author Jennifer Lowery: Navy SEAL Jack Taggart’s plans to catch some much-needed downtime between deployments are demolished when he risks everything to rescue beautiful wedding singer, Darci O’Shea, from a band of thieves. Will the battle between their inner demons be the hardest one to fight, or will they find rescue in each other’s arms?

SEAL's Embrace by USA Today Bestselling author Elle James: Injured Navy SEAL and the critical care nurse he's attempting to woo join forces to stop a terrorist attack at a military hospital.]]>
1300 Sharon Hamilton S.M. 0 4.23 2014 SEALs of Summer
author: Sharon Hamilton
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2014
rating: 0
read at: 2014/04/08
date added: 2014/04/08
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<![CDATA[At Any Price (Gaming the System, #1)]]> 18716577 When Mia Strong, proud geek-girl and popular gaming blogger, auctions off her virginity online, she knows she'll make waves. But what she will not be making is a love connection. Her rules are set in stone: One night. No further contact.
It's a desperate step, but it's the only way she can go to medical school and pay her mother's mounting hospital bills.
Difficulty Level: Millionaire CEO
Adam Drake, the enigmatic auction winner, is a software prodigy who made his first million at seventeen. Now, in his mid-twenties, he's sexy, driven and--as CEO of his own gaming company--he's used to making the rules. Before Mia knows what's happening, he's found the loophole in the rules of her auction. Every stipulation she's made to protect her heart gets tossed by the wayside.
She can't tell if he's playing her...or if he's playing for keeps.
"This New Adult contemporary romance is intended for readers over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content and adult situations."]]>
391 Brenna Aubrey 1940951011 S.M. 4 3.85 2013 At Any Price (Gaming the System, #1)
author: Brenna Aubrey
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.85
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2014/03/12
date added: 2014/03/25
shelves: 2014-books, billionaire, new-adult
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<![CDATA[C791 (Cyborgs: More Than Machines, #1)]]> 13458280
Assigned as a specimen collector for a captured cyborg, Chloe is intrigued by the machine disguised as a man. Kidnapped during his daring escape, he shows her that despite the chip in his brain, his humanity is not completely lost.

Formerly known as unit X109GI, Joe is on a quest to discover his origin. While he doesn’t find the answers he’s looking for, he does discover that affection isn't just for humans. But when it comes to a battle between logic and love, which side will the cybernetic organism—once a man—choose?

Evaluating his feelings will have to wait though because the military isn’t done with Joe. But their threats against him pale in comparison before the shocking discovery of project C791, the revelation of which stuns the rebel cyborgs—and ignites a fury for vengeance.]]>
161 Eve Langlais 0986915483 S.M. 0 3.73 2012 C791 (Cyborgs: More Than Machines, #1)
author: Eve Langlais
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.73
book published: 2012
rating: 0
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date added: 2014/03/24
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<![CDATA[Killing Honor (Lucky Thirteen, #1)]]> 20743235 178 S.M. Butler 1938927125 S.M. 0 my monthly newsletter.

Killing Honor releases March 24, 2014!

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3.62 2014 Killing Honor (Lucky Thirteen, #1)
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average rating: 3.62
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rating: 0
read at: 2014/03/24
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If Only (If Only..., #1) 20798976 Sometimes it takes crossing an ocean to figure out where you belong.

It's been two years since twenty-year-old Jordan had a boyfriend—which means it's been forever since she, well, you know. But now she’s off to spend her junior year in Aberdeen, Scotland, the perfect place to stop waiting for Mr. Right and just enjoy Mr. Right Now.

Sexy, sweet (and possible player) Griffin may be her perfect, no-strings-attached match. He’s fun, gorgeous, and makes her laugh. So why can’t she stop thinking about Noah who, minutes after being trapped together outside the train’s loo, kisses Jordan like she’s never been kissed before? Never mind his impossible blue eyes, his weathered, annotated copy of The Great Gatsby (total English-major porn)…oh, and his girlfriend.

Jordan knows everything this year has an expiration date. Aberdeen is supposed to be about fun rather than waiting for life to happen. But E. M. Forster, Shakespeare, and mistletoe on Valentine’s Day make her reconsider what love is and how far she’s willing to go for the right guy.]]>
342 A.J. Pine S.M. 0 3.62 2014 If Only (If Only..., #1)
author: A.J. Pine
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.62
book published: 2014
rating: 0
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The Opposite of Nothing 20639781
Tayber turns hooking up into an art form--no drama, no commitment, no lies, and nobody gets hurt. Nobody but Callie, that is. When she sees an opportunity to explore his sexier side using a fake online profile, she grabs it. Now her uninhibited alter-ego 'Sasha' is steaming up the screen, and Callie is breaking all of Tayber’s rules.

As Callie and Tayber get closer, online and off, she knows she has to confess. And risk losing him forever.

**For mature readers, contains strong language and adult situations.**]]>
103 Shari Slade S.M. 4 2014-books, new-adult 3.15 2014 The Opposite of Nothing
author: Shari Slade
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.15
book published: 2014
rating: 4
read at: 2014/03/20
date added: 2014/03/21
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<![CDATA[Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success)]]> 19173266 The No-Luck-Required Guide to Publishing

In 2013, Johnny B. Truant and Sean Platt published 1.5 million words and made their full-time livings as indie authors. In Write. Publish. Repeat., they tell you exactly how they did it: how they created over 15 independent franchises across 50+ published works, how they turned their art into a logical, sustainable business, and how any independent author can do the same to build a sustainable, profitable career with their writing.

Write. Publish. Repeat. explains the current self-publishing landscape and covers the truths and myths about what it means to be an indie author now and in the foreseeable future. It explains how to create books your readers will love and will want to return to again and again. Write. Publish. Repeat. details expert methods for building story worlds, characters, and plots, understanding your market (right down to your ideal reader), using the best tools possible to capture your draft, and explains proven best practices for editing. The book also discusses covers, titles, formatting, pricing, and publishing to multiple platforms, plus a bit on getting your books into print (and why that might not be a good idea!). But most importantly, Write. Publish. Repeat. details the psychology-driven marketing plan that Sean and Johnny built to shape their stories into "products" that readers couldn't help but be drawn into -- thus almost automatically generating sales -- and explores ways that smart, business-minded writers can do the same to future-proof their careers.

This book is not a formula with an easy path to follow. It is a guidebook that will help you build a successful indie publishing career, no matter what type of writer you are ... so long as you're the type who's willing to do the work.

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479 Sean Platt S.M. 0 2014-books, writing 4.28 2013 Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success)
author: Sean Platt
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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date added: 2014/03/10
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<![CDATA[Enslaved (Enslaved Trilogy, #1)]]> 16058187 From a red-hot erotica writer comes an original eBook—a sensual romp across the playgrounds of the unbelievably rich and extremely sexy.Elisabeth Anderson has seen Trevor and his friends at the infamous Manhattan BDSM club WhipperSnapper, where everyone calls them the BAD Boys, for “Billionaire Arrogant Doms.� The BAD Boys—Trevor Brooks, Marc Wilde, and Roman Chase—are aptly named; they’ve made money hand over fist due to their aggressive investing at the Brooks Wilde Chase Fund. These guys are so rich they can get away with anything, or so the rumors go.

Trevor gives Elisabeth full reign of his estate in Westchester, letting her do as she pleases. He has only two rules. Rule One: she must obey and submit to him while she is living in his house. Rule Two: always answer the blue cell phone. She’s happy to oblige, because being with Trevor makes her want to obey, to love him the way he seems to be falling for her. But Elisabeth’s never been good at being the quiet sub; she's feisty and gets off on the punishments more than she does by pleasing Trevor.

Elizabeth can’t submit to Trevor the way he needs her to, so his friend and business partner (and fellow BAD Boy) Roman takes her in hand. But love triangles can have sharp edges...and somebody’s bound to get hurt.]]>
175 Shoshanna Evers 1476728194 S.M. 0 2014-books, bdsm, billionaire 3.49 2013 Enslaved (Enslaved Trilogy, #1)
author: Shoshanna Evers
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.49
book published: 2013
rating: 0
read at: 2014/03/10
date added: 2014/03/10
shelves: 2014-books, bdsm, billionaire
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<![CDATA[Claimed by the Highlander (Highlander, #2)]]> 8764393 From bestselling storyteller Julianne MacLean comes the passionate saga of three Highland warriors sworn to fight for freedom, honor—and the women they love...

Night of Conquest

With his tawny mane, battle-hewn brawn, and ferocious roar, Angus "The Lion" MacDonald is the most fearsome warrior Lady Gwendolen has ever seen—and she is his most glorious conquest. Captured in a surprise attack on her father's castle, Gwendolen is now forced to share her bed with the man who defeated her clan. But, in spite of Angus's overpowering charms, she refuses to surrender her innocence without a fight.

Prisoner of Passion

With her stunning beauty, bold defiance, and brazen smile, Gwendolen is the most infuriating woman Angus has ever known—and the most intoxicating. Forcing her to become his bride will unite their two clans. But conquering Gwendolen's heart will take all his skills as a lover. Night after night, his touch sets her on fire. Kiss after kiss, his hunger fuels her passion. But, as Gwendolen's body betrays her growing love for Angus, a secret enemy plots to betray them both.]]>
319 Julianne MacLean 0312365322 S.M. 4 4.03 2011 Claimed by the Highlander (Highlander, #2)
author: Julianne MacLean
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2011
rating: 4
read at: 2012/12/03
date added: 2014/03/02
shelves: 2012-books, historical-romance
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<![CDATA[Sparks Fly with the Billionaire]]> 16116312 The brooding banker and the Amazing Miss Mischka!Banker Mathew Bond is more used to boardroom antics than circus ones. The king of emotional detachment wouldn't normally foreclose on a loan in person, but Sparkles Circus meant a lot to him once�.

Big mistake! Because feisty Allie (aka the Amazing Mischka) has more acumen than her pink-spangled bodysuit suggests. She won't allow a man in a suit to evict her family, no matter how gorgeous he is!

Yet underneath the cold exterior, Allie's about to discover this brooding billionaire's heart of gold.…]]>
256 Marion Lennox 0373742363 S.M. 0 2014-books, billionaire 3.33 2013 Sparks Fly with the Billionaire
author: Marion Lennox
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.33
book published: 2013
rating: 0
read at: 2014/03/02
date added: 2014/03/02
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<![CDATA[Make it Count (Bowler University, #1)]]> 20705734 Who knew nerd was so hot?

Kat usually goes through tutors like she does boyfriends—both always seem to bail when they realize how hopeless she is. It’s safer for her heart to keep everyone at arm’s reach. But Alec is always stepping just a little too close.

Alec Stone should not be fantasizing about Kat. She’s adorable, unbelievably witty, and completely off limits. He’d never stab his best friend in the back�

But when secrets are revealed, the lines of loyalty are blurred. To make it count, Alec must learn messy human emotions can’t be solved like a trigonometry function. And Kat has to trust Alec may be the first guy to want her for who she is, and not in spite of it.]]>
230 Megan Erickson S.M. 0 3.64 2014 Make it Count (Bowler University, #1)
author: Megan Erickson
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.64
book published: 2014
rating: 0
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<![CDATA[These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1)]]> 13138635
Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help.

Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other’s arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonder—would they be better off staying here forever?

Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won’t be the same people who landed on it.

The Starbound Trilogy: Three worlds. Three love stories. One enemy.]]>
389 Amie Kaufman 1423171020 S.M. 0 3.89 2013 These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1)
author: Amie Kaufman
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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<![CDATA[Cade (The MacKenzie Family, #5)]]> 19479307
Bayleigh Scott has no idea who her new neighbor is, only that her body is drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, and the danger that surrounds him isn’t the deterrent she knows it should be.

More than fireworks explode between Cade and Bayleigh when she discovers the real reason he relentlessly pursued her, but by then it’s too late, because she’s already been drawn into a deadly game of desire, deception and revenge.]]>
221 Liliana Hart 0985228709 S.M. 4 2014-books 4.01 2012 Cade (The MacKenzie Family, #5)
author: Liliana Hart
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2012
rating: 4
read at: 2014/02/13
date added: 2014/02/13
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<![CDATA[Dying Commitment (Lucky Thirteen, #3)]]> 20762393 **A NEW ADULT MILITARY ROMANCE SERIES FROM S.M. BUTLER**Five years ago, former NSA agent Cadence Long almost died from her mentor's bullet. She learned one valuable lesson that Trust no one. That's why her casual friendship with Dylan works so well. They both agree that a romantic relationship is off the table but when he starts flashing that dazzling smile and those twin dimples at her, the sizzling attraction between them becomes impossible for her to resist.Navy SEAL Dylan Urban is ready for more than a romp in the sheets with Cadence, but convincing her proves a more difficult mission than he's prepared for. After she runs off on an unsanctioned, one-woman kamikaze mission, the only way he can see to protect Cadence is to get her open up herself to trust him, but it might mean losing his heart in the process.While on the trail of one of the most notorious traitors in recent history, both Dylan and Cadence must decide if what they have or could have is worth giving up the chase, or if for once, they might have to trust another to break down the walls they so carefully crafted. Reading order of this * Killing Honor, #1 * Wounded Courage, #2Ěý * Dying Commitment, #3* SEALed Until Christmas, #4* Once Upon a SEAL, #5]]> 156 S.M. Butler 1938927168 S.M. 0 4.10 2014 Dying Commitment (Lucky Thirteen, #3)
author: S.M. Butler
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2014
rating: 0
read at: 2014/08/01
date added: 2014/02/10
shelves: 2014-books, my-books, new-adult, military-romance
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<![CDATA[Wild for the Sheriff (The Sisters of Bell River Ranch, #1)]]> 15825798
Sheriff Dallas Garwood has followed the straight and narrow all his life. The one exception? When he tangled with Rowena Wright. The experience had lasting consequences he'd rather not repeat.

That may be easier said than done. Rowena is back, set on restoring her family's ranch to sell it. Is this Colorado town big enough for the two of them? Not the way his nine-year-old son keeps sneaking onto her land, forcing Dallas into her company. Every one of those encounters sparks an urge in him to tangle with her again. This time he'll call the shots—and be the one to leave. But he doesn't expect all these powerful emotions…and he's not sure he can walk away.]]>
384 Kathleen O'Brien 0373607547 S.M. 4 2014-books 3.89 2013 Wild for the Sheriff (The Sisters of Bell River Ranch, #1)
author: Kathleen O'Brien
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2014/01/28
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<![CDATA[His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)]]> 17857495 A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...

The greater the risk, the hotter the reward�

Homicide cop Troy Bennett had a reputation on the Chicago PD for being fearless and in control—until the night his daredevil partner is killed during a raid. From that moment on, he swears he’ll never again be responsible for the loss of a loved one. To escape his demons, Troy transfers to the NYPD, bringing him up close and personal with Ruby Elliott, a beautiful, street-savvy pool hustler.

Reckless and stubbornly independent, Ruby embodies everything Troy’s avoiding, but when she walks into O’Hanlon’s Pub and blows his carefully laid plans to hell, Troy knows he has to have her—risks be damned. But there’s a connection between Ruby’s shadowed past and a case Troy’s working involving a notorious Brooklyn felon, throwing her safety into jeopardy. Confronted with his biggest fear, will Troy push Ruby away to keep her safe or fight to keep her in his arms where she belongs?]]>
184 Tessa Bailey 1622661788 S.M. 0 to-read 3.74 2013 His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)
author: Tessa Bailey
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.74
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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<![CDATA[Untouchable (Everwinter Series, #1)]]> 18273850
A thief with a dangerous secret�

Aneira Frost is a master thief who's being noticed by the wrong people. She's hired by a client she can't refuse for a job she can't fail -- steal a nutcracker from the King of Pohl or die. But when the object she's stolen turns into a Guardian of the North, his past and her greatest secret puts both their lives on the line.

A Guardian running from his past�

Freed from a curse after thirty years, Nikolas Claus wants nothing more than to pick up the pieces of his broken past, bury them and move on with his life. He accepts the help of a beautiful, mysterious blonde � until she betrays him to the man responsible for cursing him. But when Niko learns the truth about his beautiful thief, he’ll be forced to confront the shadows of his past.

A prince denied his throne�

Rattagan wants one thing: revenge on the King of Pohl. Dreams become a reality when he discovers the thief he hired is actually an untouchable � someone with the ability to break any magic spell. But he’s not the only one with plans for Ani. In exchange for helping the Winter Queen release a long-forgotten evil, Rattagan will have the throne he’s always wanted…and so much more.]]>
201 Alice Janell S.M. 0 to-read 5.00 2013 Untouchable (Everwinter Series, #1)
author: Alice Janell
name: S.M.
average rating: 5.00
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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The Bartender's Daughter 18372440
Lee Stone, former rich boy has transformed himself into a successful business owner. His latest acquisition is more than just another business to add to his portfolio. A chance at redemption and a final reckoning with his estranged wife is on the line. All he has to do is convince Sam that there's more to him than the weight of his wallet or the lies in their past.]]>
Isabelle Flynn S.M. 0 to-read 3.56 2013 The Bartender's Daughter
author: Isabelle Flynn
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.56
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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<![CDATA[Trained for Seduction (Spy Games, #1)]]> 15805333
If someone had told Chase he'd fall in love with a certain virgin when he was on his last mission, he would have shot them dead, sniper style. She was nothing more than collateral damage, damn it. But watching the sexy new spy morph into a bombshell killing machine is too much to bear. So when the powers that be command him to train her in the art of seduction for her first--and possibly last--mission, he's scared witless. Making love to Kate means preparing her for sex with another man.

Somehow, Chase has to find a way to get Kate in--and out--of her mission without dying. And without falling in love.

Book Contains: Explicit and graphic sex, light bondage, light BDSM, anal sex, sex toys, m/f/m, a hot, dominating spy boss and a spunky, bomb-making heroine.]]>
272 Mia Downing 1612175392 S.M. 0 to-read 3.75 2012 Trained for Seduction (Spy Games, #1)
author: Mia Downing
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.75
book published: 2012
rating: 0
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<![CDATA[Hard as It Gets (Hard Ink, #1)]]> 17331433 Tall, dark, and lethal...

Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey's tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome � pure temptation to a very jaded Nick. He's left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander's daughter. Loyalty won't let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.

With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn't expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.

Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge...]]>
368 Laura Kaye 0062267884 S.M. 0 to-read 4.07 2013 Hard as It Gets (Hard Ink, #1)
author: Laura Kaye
name: S.M.
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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Carter Reed (Carter Reed, #1) 18221931 351 Tijan S.M. 4 2013-books 3.99 2013 Carter Reed (Carter Reed, #1)
author: Tijan
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2013/10/22
date added: 2013/10/23
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<![CDATA[Heart and Snow (Texas Highlanders Ice Hockey, #2)]]> 18218413
Babies are the furthest thing from Josephina Baker’s mind. Thanks to failed birth control, Jo’s perfect life is in tatters. Bye-bye overseas vacations. So long, wild, sheet-scorching nights after road trips. Adieu lovely evenings out with the girls. Hello, morning sickness, long sleepless nights, and dirty diapers.

Spending the holidays with family only strains their already stressed relationship. Their red-hot marriage is as cold as snow lately and only the fire in their hearts can thaw it out.]]>
220 Suzan Butler 1938927087 S.M. 0 3.54 2013 Heart and Snow (Texas Highlanders Ice Hockey, #2)
author: Suzan Butler
name: S.M.
average rating: 3.54
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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date added: 2013/10/12
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